Recently, someone asked me what “VC” means, so I took the opportunity to explain it in a bit more detail. In fact, VC projects have already become standard practice in the crypto space, but many people still have a somewhat unclear understanding of this concept. Put simply, “VC” means venture capital. In plain terms, it’s an investment approach where investment institutions put money into companies with high growth potential, and in return they get equity or a share of the profits. These kinds of projects usually involve areas such as technological innovation and startup companies. The upside potential can be big, but the risks are definitely not small either.

However, I’ve recently noticed a slightly eye-catching phenomenon. Many VC projects now treat getting listed on some major exchange as a target, and the logic behind this is itself problematic. To be honest, as investors, we can’t change the decisions of the project teams, but that’s not a reason for us to passively accept it.

So what can we do at this point? The answer is actually very straightforward: rely on yourself. Not on luck, but on your real knowledge reserves and judgment. Every project has to be researched by yourself. Other people’s opinions are only for reference—ultimately, the final decision is still in your hands. My suggestion is to pay more attention to some creators who go deeper, read their analysis articles, learn something from them, slowly find a direction that fits you, and build your own investment framework.

This is the real meaning behind those four letters—DYOR: do your own research. Walk your own path, make the right choices. That’s the attitude investors should have in the post-Bitcoin era. Don’t follow the crowd, don’t blindly follow—invest with your brain.